Bear Necessities New Student Orientation
Welcome "New Morganites!"
We are excited to provide you with detailed information in reference to summer orientation for incoming fall 2024 freshmen. The Bear Necessities New Student Orientation is mandatory for all incoming freshmen (except CASA and transfer students).
Are you interested in joining us for the Fall 2024 semester? Register through the "Self Service" tab using the button below.
Here are instructions on how to register for Bear Necessities NSO. If you need help with your login credentials, please visit https://www.morgan.edu/technologyfaq.
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2024
$300 USD registration fee (non-refundable) for students who register online before June 1, 2024.
The orientation will be a three-day and two night in-person experience. Students may choose one of these dates:
- June 24 - 26
- June 28 - 30
- July 7 - 9
- July 11 - 13
- July 15 - 17
Late fees may be charged to students who register or change their original NSO session after June 1, 2024.
**MANDATORY for all first-time, full-time freshmen**
Schedule
All orientation sessions are mandatory for incoming students attending Bear Necessities NSO. Each session contains important information to prepare our incoming students for the fall semester
Registration (Day 1)
| TIME | EVENT / LOCATION |
|---|---|
| TIME 8:00am-10:00am | EVENT / LOCATION Check in with Residence Life |
| TIME 10:00am-11:00am | EVENT / LOCATION Opening Session/Program Agenda |
| TIME 1!:00am-1:00pm |
EVENT / LOCATION
Session 1 • Parents 411 • Group 1: Advising & Course Registration • Group 2: Administration • Group 3: Peer Mentors |
| TIME 1:00pm-2:15pm | EVENT / LOCATION Lunch (All Groups) |
| TIME 2:30pm-4:30pm |
EVENT / LOCATION
Session 2 • Group 1: Administration • Group 2: Peer Mentors • Group 3: Advising & Course Registration |
| TIME 4:45pm-6:45pm |
EVENT / LOCATION
Session 3 • Group 1: Peer Mentors • Group 2: Advising & Course Registration • Group 3: Administration |
| TIME 6:45pm-8:00pm | EVENT / LOCATION Dinner |
| TIME 8:15pm-10:00pm | EVENT / LOCATION Mentor Magic |
Become Morgan (Day 2)
| TIME | EVENT / LOCATION |
|---|---|
| TIME 7:30am-8:45am | EVENT / LOCATION Breakfast |
| TIME 9:00am-9:15am | EVENT / LOCATION Program Agenda |
| TIME 9:15am-10:30am | EVENT / LOCATION Leveraging Resources - Bear Essentials, Counseling Services, Health Center, CCD, SSDS |
| TIME 10:45am-12:00pm | EVENT / LOCATION Peer Mentor Skits/Town Hall • Drug Safety • Dating and Consent • Balancing Social and Academic Life |
| TIME 12:00pm-1:00pm | EVENT / LOCATION Lunch |
| TIME 1:15pm-3:00pm |
EVENT / LOCATION
Session 1 • Group 1: Blue Group: Campus Tour • Group 2: Orange Group: Morgan Spirit |
| TIME 3:00pm-4:45pm |
EVENT / LOCATION
Session 2 • Group 1: Blue Group: Morgan Spirit • Group 2: Orange Group: Campus Tour |
| TIME 4:45pm-6:45pm | EVENT / LOCATION Dinner |
| TIME 7:00pm-9:00pm | EVENT / LOCATION Morgan's Got Talent |
The Climb Begins (Day 3)
| TIME | EVENT / LOCATION |
|---|---|
| TIME 7:00am-9:15am | EVENT / LOCATION Breakfast |
| TIME 7:00am-9:00am | EVENT / LOCATION Room Check-out |
| TIME 9:30am-11:00am |
EVENT / LOCATION
Closing Ceremony • Student Government Association / Student Life Reps • Alumni Speaker |
| TIME 11:00am-12:00pm | EVENT / LOCATION Necessities to Essentials (Action Items) |
| TIME 12:00pm-1:00pm | EVENT / LOCATION Lunch / Dismissal |
Contact Information
Bear Necessities New Student Orientation Program
Office of Student Success and Retention
Morgan State University
Tyler Hall, Suite 116
1700 E. Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, Maryland 21251
P: 443-885-3651
F: 443-885-8347
Contact Information
Bear Necessities New Student Orientation Program
Office of Student Success and Retention
Morgan State University
Tyler Hall, Suite 116
1700 E. Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, Maryland 21251
P: 443-885-3651
F: 443-885-8347